September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, Florida braces as Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Gulf Coast. Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon again in preparation for a possible ground invasion. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in swing states as polls show the race as close as ever. Plus, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on the potentially catastrophic situations in Iran and war-torn Ukraine.
Episodes
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September 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E270 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the News Hour, Florida braces as Hurricane Helene barrels towards the Gulf Coast. Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon again in preparation for a possible ground invasion. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in swing states as polls show the race as close as ever. Plus, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on the potentially catastrophic situations in Iran and war-torn Ukraine.
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September 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E269 - 57m 46s
September 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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Crossroads: A conversation with America – A PBS News Special
56m 17s
PBS News special correspondent Judy Woodruff and her team have traveled the United States in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, asking Americans what divides — and unites– them. America at a Crossroads, which has appeared bi-weekly on the PBS News Hour, has also culminated in a town hall conversation hosted by Woodruff. The conversation that was months in the making, aired Sept. 23.
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September 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E268 - 57m 46s
September 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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September 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E267 - 26m 45s
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the outcome of the presidential election could mean for how we track weather, combat climate change and protect wildlife. Then, why some of the baby food on supermarket shelves may not meet recommended nutrition guidelines. Plus, a preview of Judy Woodruff’s conversation with Wisconsin residents on the country’s political divisions.
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September 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E266 - 26m 46s
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new report says nearly half a billion children worldwide are experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents. Then, two years after the Inflation Reduction Act became law, a look at its economic impact and delays in the projects it was meant to spur. Plus, how Glacier National Park is trying to manage a crush of visitors and vehicles.
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September 20, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E265 - 57m 46s
September 20, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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September 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E264 - 57m 46s
Thursday on the News Hour, the leader of Hezbollah says Israel crossed a line and vows retribution for the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. The Teamsters decide not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, the head of the union explains why. Plus, political and environmental concerns clash in Papua New Guinea where controversial deep-sea mining is moving forward.
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September 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E263 - 57m 46s
September 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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September 17, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E262 - 57m 46s
September 17, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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September 16, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2024 E261 - 57m 46s
September 16, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
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September 15, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2024 E260 - 26m 46s
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, what the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history might mean, and why the Federal Trade Commission wants to block it. Then, with Trump and Harris locked in a tight race, how undecided voters are feeling 50 days out from decision day. Plus, how celebrity endorsements play a part — or don’t — in presidential elections.
Extras and Features
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Flossie Lewis's Brief But Spectacular take on her birthday
S2024 E186 - 4m 44s
Many will remember Flossie Lewis, who was among our earliest profiles on Brief But Spectacular. She spoke to us in 2016 about growing old and living well, earning millions of clicks and shares online. She joined Brief But Spectacular series creator Steve Goldbloom to celebrate a very special occasion, her 100th birthday.
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Tories brace for defeat with Labour set for election victory
S2024 E186 - 9m 4s
Britain goes to the polls Thursday for an election in which the center-left opposition Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is expected to claim victory. The Conservatives, who’ve governed since 2010, fear a landslide victory for Labour could force them out of power for a generation. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Britain’s south coast.
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Why Gary's lawsuit against gun industry may soon be over
S2024 E186 - 9m 1s
Thirty years ago, Gary, Indiana, was declared the murder capital of the U.S. Following the example of other cities, Gary sued gun makers and sellers for their part in fueling the city’s violence. Gary’s case is now the last one still active as this industrial city works to get a handle on gun violence. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Scottish oil town hopes to be Europe’s green energy capital
S2024 E185 - 8m 28s
A major issue in Britain’s general election is the cost of living crisis, caused by spiking inflation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That has put pressure on the country’s pledge, written into law, to become carbon neutral by 2050. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Aberdeen, Scotland, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.
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Abortion restrictions disproportionately impact Black women
S2024 E185 - 8m 57s
It’s been more than two years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Since then, nearly two dozen states have banned or restricted access to the procedure and abortion pills. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Tennessee to report on the disproportionate impact abortion bans are having on Black women. It's part of our series, Race Matters.
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Israel launches new assault on Khan Younis
S2024 E185 - 7m 34s
Israel launched air strikes into Khan Younis overnight, a part of Gaza it had already assaulted and left a few weeks ago. A ground operation now seems likely. It's not the first time Israeli forces claimed to clear Hamas from an area, only to return weeks or months later. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Daniel Byman, author of "A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism."
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Grateful Dead drummer on the role rhythm plays in his art
S2024 E185 - 6m 6s
Prominent musicians from George Gershwin and Miles Davis to John Lennon were also crossover artists in another medium. The Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is now on that list. He's combining his music and paint and fans are flocking to see his art. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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A Brief But Spectacular take on dreaming of home
S2024 E185 - 3m 19s
Priyanka Mattoo is an L.A.-based writer and filmmaker whose new memoir, "Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones," chronicles her peripatetic search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on dreaming of home.
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Laws on tracking gun sales highlight divide between states
S2024 E185 - 6m 34s
Conflicting laws around the purchase of firearms are taking effect across different states. In California, credit card companies must provide banks with retail codes for gun stores in order to help track their sales. But the opposite is happening in four states where it is now illegal for banks and credit card companies to track that information. Stephanie Sy discussed more with David Leib.
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Historian discusses Supreme Court's immunity decision
S2024 E185 - 6m 6s
The Supreme Court's landmark decision on former President Trump's immunity from some legal prosecution has the potential to transform the powers of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown and Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College discussed how the ruling fits with history.
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Biden allies defend his place as Democratic nominee
S2024 E184 - 2m 31s
The debate over the debate continues. The weekend did little to settle concerns inside the Democratic Party after President Biden's widely-panned debate performance. Questions about whether the president should step aside have only intensified. Amna Nawaz reports.
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Oklahoma education head on mandating the Bible in schools
S2024 E184 - 6m 48s
A new directive from Oklahoma’s top education official requires all public schools to teach the Bible and the Ten Commandments. It comes weeks after Louisiana mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ryan Walters, the author of the order and Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public education.
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